Monthly Archives: September 2012

I love friends who take me to awesome eateries, and 29 was a fun fit for that bill. She got a Group On deal for afternoon tea for two at 29, Glasgow, a private members club in the centre of town. … Continue reading →

We had some friends staying this week and we wanted to eat out in Perth, as our guests were from the Perth in Australia. It was a nice evening for a short potter along the Tay, and ended up at … Continue reading →

Going for coffee might not seem extraordinary, but I don’t live somewhere where it’s easy! Not coffee I like, anyway (I’m not too keen on the coffee from Cafe Nero or Costa, both of which I have easy access to). … Continue reading →

We managed to get a table at The Italian Corner for dinner the other week. It’s a nice wee restaurant with an authentic continental feel; there’s nothing quite like being greeted in Italian! The food was excellent, but we were … Continue reading →

Chop chorizo and fry in a pan until beginning to brown. Add cooked potatoes and cook until the potatoes begin to brown. Soften a chopped onion and a couple of crushed cloves of garlic. Add a can of chopped tomatoes … Continue reading →

We take breakfast very seriously in this house. Sausages are compulsory. More than one type of egg is not unheard of. And, well, it’s Scotland, so you have to have a tattie scone. The cooking of all of the components … Continue reading →

I was informed by one of my volunteers at work that cake makes them work faster – a good tip! So I’ve been tempting my colleagues with different cakes during a very intense week as we start our big project … Continue reading →